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Get ready for a busy Pacific storm season, quieter Atlantic than recent years thanks to El Niño
In the North Atlantic, tropical storms typically form over the warm waters off eastern Africa. As they move westward, they often hit Caribbean islands before making landfall on the US.
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By Kelsey Ellis, University of Tennessee and Nicholas Grondin, University of Tennessee
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5/28/23
UF study: Some tree “defects” don’t predict whether a tree will fall in a hurricane
When assessing trees, arborists normally examine dozens of visual defects to determine which trees pose an unacceptable risk of “failure” — for example, falling or uprooting.
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From UF/IFAS
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5/21/23
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Hurricane Season… Be Prepared with Natural Gas
In anticipation of Hurricane Season – starting June 1st and closing November 30th – the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District is encouraging our communities to get ahead of potential storms.
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From the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District
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5/17/23
April showers ease drought conditions in district
Drought conditions throughout the St. Johns River Water Management District’s 18-county region improved, especially along the coast, thanks to above-average rainfall in April.
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
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5/10/23
Nearly $4 billion in flood insurance payments reach policyholders after Hurricane Ian
The amount includes more than $3.4 billion to repair or rebuild the property and $445 million to replace damaged contents, with an average payment of more than $104,000.
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From FEMA
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5/4/23
During Hurricane Preparedness Week, understanding your insurance policy is key
Ahead of storm season, homeowners should review their insurance policies, document and items that could support future claims and, depending on location, consider additional forms of protection.
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From the Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters
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5/1/23
Historic flooding in Fort Lauderdale was a sign of things to come – a look at who is most at risk and how to prepare
Historic flooding in Fort Lauderdale was a sign of things to come – a look at who is most at risk and how to prepare.
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By Smitha Rao, The Ohio State University
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4/28/23
Climate change makes Florida ‘rain-bombs’ more common
We’re accustomed to a little rain here in Florida. We call ourselves the Sunshine State, but that’s a lie we made up to fool the tourists.
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By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix
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4/21/23
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Because of below-average rainfall in March, severe drought conditions begin to develop
The St. Johns River Water Management District’s 18-county region is experiencing varying degrees of drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor’s latest report.
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From the St. John's River Water Management District
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4/12/23
FEMA assistance to Hurricane Ian survivors surpasses $1 billion
FEMA has provided more than $1 billion for 380,000 Florida survivors of Hurricane Ian, as part of the $5.5 billion in federal support.
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From FEMA
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2/22/23
Hurricane damaged wells and septic systems eligible for financial assistance through FEMA
Residents in designated counties (including Orange) who lost access to water because a private well or septic system was damaged as a result of Hurricane Ian.
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From FEMA
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2/7/23
Over 7,000 Florida households approved for flood insurance policies through FEMA
FEMA has approved 7,644 households with group flood insurance policies for three years as part of federal disaster assistance after Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole.
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From FEMA
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2/5/23
FEMA extends deadline for responses to to Multifamily Lease and repair program
FEMA will extend the deadline for property owners to submit responses to FEMA’s Request for Information regarding the Multifamily Lease and Repair program.
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From FEMA
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1/27/23
Federal support for Hurricane Ian recovery totals $5.2 billion
These efforts have been supported by more than 4,000 responders from FEMA and other federal agencies who have been on the ground since landfall.
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From FEMA
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1/20/23
Drought conditions developing in areas of North Florida after low rainfall in December
December rainfall was less than half the average for this time of year throughout the St. Johns River Water Management District’s 18-county region.
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From the St. John's River Water Management District
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1/10/23
Impacted by Two Hurricanes: What You Need to Know
FEMA ensures survivors receive all eligible assistance while preventing duplication of federal benefits. One way the agency achieves this is to require a separate application for each disaster.
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From the Federal Emergency Management Agency
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1/9/23
One week left for Hurricane Ian survivors to apply for FEMA assistance
Homeowners and renters in many counties in Florida, including Orange, have until January 12th to apply for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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From FEMA
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1/5/23
Study: Gentrification and increased property values follow hurricanes
Study co-author and Resources for the Future fellow Yanjun "Penny" Liao said they found home prices in hurricane-ravaged areas are 5% higher on average than in unaffected ones
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By Trimmel Gomes, Florida News Connection
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1/5/23
FPL shares ways to save as cold weather sets in
When temperatures drop into the 40s or even lower, customers may turn to their heating equipment which can increase their energy usage significantly.
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From Florida Light and Power
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12/21/22
Cold snap expected across Florida ahead of holidays, with some lows in the 20s and 30s
The cold temperatures are a concern for various issues in Florida, from the possibility of citrus crops freezing to beloved manatees trying to stay warm.
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By Issac Morgan, Florida Phoenix
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12/20/22
Hurricane Nicole brought double the average rainfall for November in parts of Central Florida
Hurricane Nicole’s pattern of heavy rainfall echoed that of Hurricane Ian’s and brought above-average rainfall across most of the district.
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From the St. John's River Water Management District
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12/14/22
Orange County storm debris removal set to end December 16th
Debris removal efforts will continue in areas that Orange County has assessed and identified as highly impacted by Hurricane Ian and Tropical Storm Nicole.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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12/6/22
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FEMA extends request time for public assistance in Florida for Hurricane Ian until January 6th
State and local governments, community, and volunteer organizations affected by Hurricane Ian have until January 6, 2023, to submit their requests to the state for public assistance.
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From FEMA
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12/5/22
White House, FEMA extend relief for Ian destruction; Fried wants bonuses for 911 operators
The time period for 100 percent federal funding for those efforts has been extended for another 15 days, through Dec. 7, according to the White House press release.
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By Danielle J. Brown, Florida Phoenix
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11/29/22
Even weak tropical cyclones have grown more intense worldwide – we tracked 30 years of them using currents
Tropical cyclones have been growing stronger worldwide over the past 30 years, and not just the big ones that you hear about. Our new research finds that weak tropical cyclones have gotten at least …
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By Wei Mei, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Shang-Ping Xie, University of California, San Diego
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11/29/22
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